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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.70, 1,475.52 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.70, 1,475.52 and 406.16 is: 609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.70 : 1,475.52 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.70/1,475.52 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.70x = 1,475.52 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.70x = 599,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,297.20/983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.23

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